Air Quality in New Brunswick

New Brunswick is lucky to experience relatively clean air, but it remains a growing threat. More people are turning to wood-burning heating options to save money, and climate change is driving hotter, drier summers with more intense wildfires. As we've seen in the summer of 2023, the smoke from these fires can travel thousands of kilometres!

Air pollution affects everyone - especially children. Kids’ lungs are still developing. They breathe more quickly than adults, which means they breathe more air, and more air pollution.

This presentation is about understanding fine particulate air pollution - what it is, where it comes from, and how anyone (even kids!) can monitor it to know when it's safe to be outside. A resource pack to accompany the presentation is available for teachers, with worksheet activities for different ages.